Kouvola Lakritsi Lakupiippu

Kouvola Lakritsi Lakupiippu, known in English as the Liquorice Pipe, is an iconic Finnish confectionery product. The brand was originally created by Kouvola Lakritsi, a company whose history dates back to 1906, although the production of their famous soft liquorice began in earnest in the 1940s. The lakupiippu, or liquorice pipe, is one of their most recognizable shapes and has become a cultural staple in the Nordic region.

The product is manufactured in the city of Kouvola, Finland, where the company maintains its primary production facilities. Unlike many global confectionery brands that have been consolidated under massive international conglomerates, Kouvola Lakritsi remains an independent Finnish company. It is currently owned by local investors and led by management within Finland, preserving its status as a boutique and traditional manufacturer of premium liquorice products.